NYSSBA's Study Break

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Put down the books. Grab your earbuds! Take a short study break with the New York State School Boards Association and hear about the latest, and greatest, in education research.

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Episodes

Making Civics in Reel Time

Students are using tweets, storytelling and the arts to cultivate their civic selves. Schools may just need to play a little catch up.

Mar 13, 2019•2 min

No. No. Momo

Take a deep breath. Count to 3. Now react.

Mar 06, 2019•2 min

Be Aware of the B

Don’t underestimate B students. They may win in the end.

Feb 27, 2019•2 min

Look to Your Neighbor

Rural schools often have unique challenges. Learn creative ways to offset some of them.

Feb 06, 2019•2 min

Don’t Make Us Speak

Students protest public speaking in class. Know why. Know what to do.

Jan 23, 2019•2 min

Getting to Net Zero

Schools that produce and use relatively equal amounts of energy are called net zero schools. Listen to learn more.

Jan 09, 2019•2 min

Et tu, Watson?

Is creativity dead?

Dec 12, 2018•3 min

Hate Isn’t an Innate Trait

What would the world be like if we all got along? Ask a preschooler.

Nov 26, 2018•3 min

Cut the Cord

How to deal with helicopter parents.

Nov 14, 2018•2 min

Words Can Make or Break You

Equity happens one word at a time.

Oct 31, 2018•2 min

Schools Flunk Physiology

School start times and course schedules clash with the timing of optimal student performance.

Oct 17, 2018•2 min

Synthetic Weed Use Among Teens

Prepare yourself to combat the latest trend in teen drug use.

Oct 04, 2018•2 min

A Little STEM in the Afternoon

Quality STEM afterschool programs boost kids’ attitudes about STEM and help them better understand the STEM career track.

Sep 19, 2018•2 min

I’ll Take the Crayon. Hold the Asbestos.

That marker you’re holding may harm your health. Check out the findings of a recent study about toxic chemicals in school supplies.

Sep 06, 2018•2 min

Dear Me … I Hate You.

What should schools know about the dangerous online teen behavior known as digital self-harm?

Jun 13, 2018•2 min

Superheroes Punch Up Learning

Comics provide an accessible entry point into learning and help students recall information. How, you ask?

May 31, 2018•2 min

Not Our History

Teaching about slavery isn’t easy, but it’s not supposed to be notes scholars. New research shows that slavery needs to be taught more effectively in school. Learn how.

May 10, 2018•2 min